2003 CC/RDA/CUA REG MTG & SPE MTG WITH CPFA MIN MARCH 4

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B. LIABILITY CLAIMS Agency Claimed Against: City of Colton ACTION: No reportable action. D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Case Number: San Bernardino County Superior Court Case No. SCV 55024 ACTION: No reportable action. PUBLIC HEARING: (1) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Projects This is the time and place fixed for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Projects to consider prioritization and funding for Fiscal Year 2003-2004. Mayor Bennett declared the Public Hearing "Open". City Clerk Barrera said the Affidavit of Publication calling the Public Hearing was on file in the City Clerk's Office and stated that no protests or objections were received. Community Development Director David Zamora presented for staff's consideration and approval of Resolution No. R-14-03. CM Mitchell shared his experience from last year and stated that there has not been enough information given by staff to be able to vote on this item. He also stated that he has repeatedly asked for information regarding the dispersement of monies as well as the accountability from the agencies for monies that were allocated and has not received it and would like to see staff reprimanded as well as the City Manager. CM Chastain asked how many new applicants were there approved by the County of San Bernardino and who are they? Planning Manger Andres Soto responded that the list did not provide who the new applicants were, it did provide a list of all of the eligible applications and applicants and last week two (2) more applications were received, both from the Fountain of Life Incorporated for two (2) projects. Both applications were for $5,000. Also the Senior Nutrition Program application was submitted late, but will still be eligible for funding. Planning Manager Soto responded to CM Mitchell's comments and stated that he was not aware that CM Mitchell was awaiting more in depth information on any of these proposals. Each proposal provides a detailed description of what the Public Service is, who it benefits and what the primary purpose of the Public Service is. He also stated that the only information that the proposal is sometimes missing how many people are going to be served by monies from the City of Colton. CM Hernandez stated that this is his first time going through this process and he concurs with CM Mitchell in that if more information was requested, it should have been provided and he took offence in what Planning Manager Soto said about nobody getting in touch with him and that CM Mitchell was the only one who reviewed all of the proposals. CM Hernandez also stated that he too thought that more information would be provided prior to this meeting and that he will not vote on this item. 3 2003 MARCH 4 CC/RDA/CUA/SCPFA Mtng. Min.